Bringing it All Together
Ethical leadership focuses on making decisions that prioritize the common good, rather than just personal or financial gain. While profits are important, ethical leaders consider the needs of customers, communities, stakeholders, and employees alongside company growth. Leaders also encourage their teams to adopt these values, fostering a workplace culture of transparency, collaboration, inclusion, and safety for open communication (Lparsons, 2024). Applying what I've learned about ethical leadership to my own framework involves reflecting on how my personal values align with broader ethical principles and how I can translate these into action in all settings. I will foster this development by considering the following six principles of ethical leadership (Lparsons, 2024): Respect : Ethical leaders promote mutual respect, where both leaders and employees value each other’s contributions, fostering healthy relationships and a positive, productive work environment...